Bill Clinton ROCKS Florida For Obama - He's ON FIRE

[BigBearJohn]

WATCH HERE

Former President Bill Clinton revved up a crowd on behalf of Barack Obama in Florida Wednesday, his first since the Democratic convention. And though he repeated his mantra that Democrats don't have to "say one bad word" about their Republican opponents to win the election, Clinton actually snuck in a dig against Sarah Palin.

"So he's got a better philosophy. He's got better answers. He's got a better understanding, and better advisers on these complex economic matters. He's got a better vice presidential partner," Clinton said to a crescendo of applause.

Any Democratic skeptics who watched the former president's speech for signs of lingering bitterness against Obama should have been pleasantly surprised. Though MSNBC anchor Contessa Brewer wrapped up the channel's live coverage of the speech by saying the former president "spent almost as much time" praising Joe Biden as Obama, Clinton actually spent more time praising Obama's positions than talking up his running mate.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/10/01/does-bill-clintons-new-sl_n_130887.html

[darius15]

1. I hate to say I told you so, but...

I told you so!

[Mojambo]

2. Bill Clinton LOVES to campaign. And damn he's good at it. n/t

[Tallison]

4. He's like a southern preacher when he gets going

He's fun to watch - a real natural.

[livetohike]

3. Bill Clinton knows how to talk about the economy in ways

the general public will understand. He will do a great job campaigning for Obama.

[Tallison]

5. He could make paying taxes sound patriotic

which in a weird way it is, but it takes someone like Clinton to really sell it.

[Catherine Vincent]

6. Clinton is the man!

He knows what he's doing. I never lost faith in him unlike some here.

Go Big Dog!

[trueblue2007]

7. He was just wonderful. KICKED & RECOMMENDED

[grantcart]

8. One gets the opinion that everyone is on script

That after the election Harry Reid will be offered a cabinet position and that Hillary will soon be the majority leader/

[liberalmuse]

9. Man!

If I weren't voting for Obama before that, I would be now. He does make quite a convincing case! Yay, Big Dog!

[Beacool]

10. It makes me feel nostalgic.

I would have voted for this man for a third term, I would still do it if it was constitutionally possible.

[Captain Hilts]

20. Surveys in '00 showed him beating Gore, Bush and Gore and Bush in two-ways or three ways. nt

[msongs]

11. now that's the bill clinton who coulda won a 3rd term against GW bush in 2000 nt

[BlooInBloo]

12. Definitely a big improvement - no doubt about it.

[TheDebbieDee]

13. Unless Bill Clinton wraps his arms around Sen. Obama

and kisses him full on the lips, many Obama supporters will still swear that Clinton's endorsement of Obama is half-hearted! :shrug:

[Ishoutandscream2]

14. I know a few folks here aren't big fans of Clinton

But, by golly, we need him on the campaign trail. The man knows his stuff, and he communicates so well. He is the Big Dawg.

[Thrill]

15. THE CLOSER

[Captain Hilts]

21. Time to call Rivera in from the bullpen....nt

[Vattel]

16. Clinton kicked ass. n/t

[tandot]

17. Oh...common...slackers...where is the negative spin on this?

where are the Clinton haters??? :eyes:

[ibegurpard]

18. Was he talking up McCain?

like he has been? If not, then this is a good thing.

[PBS Poll-435]

19. Not on this thread, yet.

I will K and R the OP so that they may see it.

[Kind of Blue]

25. I was totally disgusted with him this month. But I have to admit

that I burst into tears of joy this evening when he said (paraphrase) Obama will have crises to deal with once in office and he needs a seasoned Biden. Only he could make the best reasoning as to why Palin shouldn't even be in the running.
Still, and I'm sorry to say, I think Clinton only came around when the polls for Obama soared yesterday and there was no denying his momentum. But that's a minor, he was Fantastic!

[renie408]

26. In hiding. But let somebody start a thread that says that Clinton blinked TWICE

when he said Obama's name and they will be all over it as an indication that Bill is dissing Obama....cause everybody knows that two blinks is the equivalent of crossing your fingers...

[Left 0f Center]

22. excellent!

[Imagevision]

23. next Bill should do Ohio and have Hillary re-visit Florida simple!

[MelSC]

24. I watched him this afternoon...

I was dancing around my living room!

[SDJay]

27. The way President Clinton tied Obama to the economy

and compared his approach to what went on during the Clinton years - you know, when everyone was in a better position and the economy was roaring - was incredibly, incredibly powerful. We all know now that this is going to be an 'economic' election, and to have the last POTUS who actually handled the economy properly distinctly point out that Obama is the next guy to handle this right is going to hit home to a LOT of independents who long for the days of prosperity. Awesome job from him on this event. I hope he gives a speech like this every day.

[Barack_America]

28. Hillary and Bill have really come through this week!

Hillary in Michigan on Saturday and now Bill swinging through Florida.

Thanks guys!! :hi:

[FloridaGrl]

29. I am very impressed

and I was very critical of him but I call it as I see it. I hope he will keep it up.

[mtnsnake]

30. Now THAT is passion! I love that guy!

K&R

[Laelth]

31. Better late than never. n/t

-Laelth

[ronnykmarshall]

32. That's my President.

Stumping for my NEXT President!!!

[RollWithIt]

33. 33 posts and not one negative, YAY!!!

I understand some people have misgivings about him now, but there really shouldn't be any doubt that he's on our side.

[GetTheRightVote]

34. Big Dog, The Closer, all I know he was our 1st 2 term Dem Pres in a long time

He got there because he loves the people and they loved him right back.
Nice to see him out again among us rooting on our next hopeful Pres, Obama.
You just have to love him.

:grr::grr: